1. Central role supporting EMEA legal and global IP operations
2. Hands-on patent and trademark formalities in pharma
About Our Client
My client is a global pharmaceutical company with a strong focus on innovation, compliance and intellectual property protection. The EMEA Legal & IP team supports commercial, medical, research and regulatory activities across the region and globally.
Job Description
3. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the EMEA Legal & Intellectual Property team, ensuring efficient day‑to‑day department operations.
4. Manage professional memberships, subscriptions and renewals for team members, maintaining accurate records and timely processing.
5. Handle legal and financial administration, including invoice management and coordination with internal finance teams.
6. Coordinate the signing and legalisation of legal documents in line with internal policies and external requirements.
7. Manage patent and trademark formalities, including filing, docketing, grant and annuity procedures.
8. Liaise closely with internal stakeholders, external legal and patent counsel, and third‑party service providers to ensure deadlines and formal requirements are met.
9. Provide IP paralegal support to regional IP, research and commercial teams, contributing to the protection of current and future brands.
10. Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple countries, supporting an international legal and IP function.
11. Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and quality across all legal and IP documentation.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will be a detail‑oriented and organised legal or IP administrator with experience supporting patent and trademark formalities in a professional environment. Ideally C I P A‑qualified or working towards qualification, they will bring a strong understanding of IP administration, deadlines and quality standards.They will be a collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with colleagues and external partners across different countries. With a proactive approach and strong attention to detail, they will be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance, and will demonstrate an interest in the commercial role of IP within the pharmaceutical industry.
What's on Offer
The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, supporting a healthy balance between office collaboration and remote working. You will receive a competitive salary, complemented by a discretionary bonus scheme linked to both company and individual performance.The benefits package is comprehensive and includes private health insurance, dental cover and life assurance, providing peace of mind and long‑term security. You will join a supportive and collaborative team environment where knowledge‑sharing is encouraged and upskilling is actively welcomed. Career progression is not fixed or prescriptive; instead, development opportunities will be shaped around the successful candidate's strengths, interests and ambitions.